Origin
Brewer, ME
Morning in Brewer on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brewer, ME to Greenbush, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brewer, ME
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Greenbush, ME
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in Northeast Maine, the 23.7-mile connection between Brewer and Greenbush is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 40 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate local roads. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily complete the round trip without needing an overnight stay. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $4, it is an economical choice for a local commute or a short afternoon drive. Because both towns are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar setting throughout your journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on North Main Street, Riverside Drive, and Main Street to reach your destination. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should stay alert as the road requires constant engagement and navigation through local traffic patterns. The personality of this route is defined by its steady, low-speed pace, making it a functional connection rather than a high-octane driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 9 Business; ME 178 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 9 Business; ME 178 / North Main Street
Turn right onto ME 9 Business; ME 178 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 2 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Lower River Road
Turn sharp left onto Lower River Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| North Main Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| Riverside Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Bradley Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lower River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— 9.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewer, ME and Greenbush, ME.
1
Start on State Street
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left
229 ft
·
21 sec
3
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn right onto ME 9 Business; ME 178
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto ME 178
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
6
Continue on ME 178
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on ME 178
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bradley Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on US 2
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Main Road
10
Turn sharp left onto Lower River Road
373 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lower River Road
11
Arrive at destination
Lower River Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greenbush, ME
Morning in Greenbush on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brewer, ME to Greenbush, ME covers 23.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Road, Main Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Brewer, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 9 Business; ME 178 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brewer, ME to Greenbush, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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